The maximum statutory valuation interest rates for single-premium immediate annuities issued in 1981 through 2006 are as follows:

Year of Issue

Single Premium Immediate
Annuity Interest Rate

1981
1982
1983-1984
1985
1986
1987
1988-1989
1990-1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996-1997
1998-1989
2000
2001
2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007-2008

2009

11.50%
13.25%
11.25%
11.00%
9.25%
8.00%
8.75%
8.25%
7.75%
7.00%
6.50%
7.25%
6.75%
6.25%
7.00%
6.75%
6.50%

6.00%

5.50%

5.25%

5.25%

5.50%

6.00%